a city of Prussia, in the government of Merschburg, the capital of a circle of its own name. It stands on the river Saale, in a fertile district, contains a castle and six churches, a fine market-place, and (includ- ing the suburbs) 1130 houses, with 9320 inhabitants. It has several institutions for the education of the various classes, and much trade in leather, iron, beer, corn, spirits, wool, and other articles, which is promoted by some fairs of long continuance. There are vineyards near it, from which some wine, but more vinegar, is made. Long. 11. 34. 40. E. Lat. 51. 8. 55. N.